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Reminds me unfortunately of the type of thinking of a number of people from the continent my ancestors came from. That mentality sucks and can be scarring to children.

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03-20-2018 , 03:13 AM

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samuri8

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He should have written a manifesto.

Canadian strip club etiquette (don’t pay the dancers, befriend them so you can make the club your office)
Paying the whole bar’s tab to avoid an awkward situation
Staying in a hotel room instead of your friend’s place
Why one should avoid the embarrassment of driving a BMW, etc.

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03-20-2018 , 03:14 AM

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I used to have a friend who was also Canadian that reminded me a lot of Henry. They care more about perception and being atop the social pecking order than finding real joy in life.

Greg's like this too. I think it's what prevented him making it past #4 in the power rankings. Chop has seen past his rouge of helpfulness and spotted his inner Henry.

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03-20-2018 , 03:18 AM

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That's because Canada is a country of mediocrity. Obviously can't speak for an entire country's population but overall there is a loser mentality. Further, it is a delusional / willfully blind loserdom that allows us to still be smug and judgmental of Americans. If you plan to be a loser then Canada is a great country to choose.

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03-20-2018 , 03:31 AM

#130

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Originally Posted by samuri8

He should have written a manifesto.

Henry17's Guide to Women: An Integrity-based approach to winning the approval of 9.5s+

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03-20-2018 , 03:49 AM

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Gregorio you truly are a scholar. That reads like the writings of a stable genius since he is rebuffing the shamefully stupid “PUA” nonsense that was once popular here.

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03-20-2018 , 07:13 PM

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de captain

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Originally Posted by Rexx14

I'd actually like to visit Detroit. If I go to the US for an extended holiday I'll probably end up going there.

LOLChop lol lol lol lol

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03-20-2018 , 07:25 PM

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LOLChop lol lol lol lol

If I spend 6 months traveling through the US, Detroit is not a place to go see for a couple of days?

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03-20-2018 , 07:28 PM

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03-20-2018 , 07:47 PM

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Rexx,

Are you an Eminem or Kid Rock superfan?

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03-20-2018 , 08:27 PM

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Rexx,

Are you an Eminem or Kid Rock superfan?

No. I've just seen quite a few documentaries on Detroit and its decline. I also spoke to a guy from Detroit originally and he was telling me how his mum still lives there and refuses to move because she loves it that much. Idk I just think it's an interesting city that I would like to see.

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03-20-2018 , 08:31 PM

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Booker Wolfbox

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Don't listen to the haters Rexx, Detroit is awesome.

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03-21-2018 , 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rexx14

If I spend 6 months traveling through the US, Detroit is not a place to go see for a couple of days?

If you want to visit a ****hole, El Paso is a better choice

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03-21-2018 , 01:04 AM

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Dominic

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OOT sure does like sucking each others' penises

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03-21-2018 , 01:07 AM

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I have to bring the guards beer in El Paso to get unloaded in under 13 hours. Thought it was a joke the first time I heard about it.

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03-21-2018 , 05:00 AM

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Rexx - absolutely go to Detroit if you'll have a full six months to explore USA#1. The haters don't understand why it's interesting because they only have a freeze frame view of it, whereas you are correctly taking the panoramic view. Buy a vehicle and just meander around the entire country, then sell it when you leave. Make sure to get a national parks pass and stop at lots of those as well. Skipping the states that don't border an ocean or Great Lake is fine, but definitely make an exception for Colorado. Arguably Montana as well.

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03-21-2018 , 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Alobar

If you want to visit a ****hole, El Paso is a better choice

One of the top ****holes in the country

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03-21-2018 , 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

OOT sure does like sucking each others' penises

If you want to get some, you have to give some.

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03-21-2018 , 12:00 PM

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I'd go to Detroit just to urban explore the modern ghost town. Empty neighborhoods fascinate me. I even watch the YouTube videos shot in abandoned malls.

Rexx, I would advise spending some time in Arkansas. It's divided between the Ozarks, which is Appalachia lite, and the Mississippi Delta.

That would give you a taste of two distinct American subcultures in one smallish geographical area.

If you're a music history fan, the infamous Crossroads is just across the river in Mississippi. And that's all you need to see in Mississippi.

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03-21-2018 , 01:03 PM

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OOT sure does like sucking each others' penises

This is like Reddit, but at a whole new level lol

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03-21-2018 , 01:05 PM

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Alobar

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yes, go to Detroit and then go to the Arkansas....then go back home and tell everyone how ****ing awful America is

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03-21-2018 , 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipWrecked

I'd go to Detroit just to urban explore the modern ghost town. Empty neighborhoods fascinate me. I even watch the YouTube videos shot in abandoned malls.

Rexx, I would advise spending some time in Arkansas. It's divided between the Ozarks, which is Appalachia lite, and the Mississippi Delta.

That would give you a taste of two distinct American subcultures in one smallish geographical area.

If you're a music history fan, the infamous Crossroads is just across the river in Mississippi. And that's all you need to see in Mississippi.

This.

And my favorite bbq sandwich joint (Abe's) is located right at the Crossroads. (See the Elite 8 sandwich thread.)

And Graceland is only a 90-minute drive north.

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03-21-2018 , 01:40 PM

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yes, go to Detroit and then go to the Arkansas....then go back home and tell everyone how ****ing awful America is

Lol. She's talking six months and she mentioned Detroit.

NY, SF, LA and Vegas would give her a warped view of Murica. She'd think it was all awesome!

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03-29-2018 , 06:07 AM

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It was clear what you meant from context. The fact that it made you laugh (in the next sentence) implies that it's something funny or unexpected or out of the ordinary. That clearly doesn't work with "out of habit", but assuming you had your expressions mixed up and was going for "out of character" wasn't a big stretch. It's what makes sense for the overall content of the post, and there aren't many "out of" expressions to choose from anyway.

ETA: Also, even if there were no other clues, it's still quite easy to see what you meant. If you're not familiar with English expressions at all, it's quite reasonable to think "out of habit" could mean "outside of your usual habits", roughly speaking, and this is how I'm assuming you thought about it, more or less.

Fabian clearly making a move to bump up his spot in the Power Rankings by copying Rexx's pleasant demeanor and general helpfulness. Shrewd move on his part. He'll be overtaking Banned4lyfe for the #44 spot in no time at this rate.